Oberon and Titania
Disclaimer/Plot/Author's Notes: SEE FIRST CHAPTER
Recommended Reads: How To Tickle A Sleeping Dragon and Shouri no Hikarino Tabi by Winged Seer Wolf, Behold, the Baba Yaga Guild and Baba Yaga and the Devils Research by Fairy of the Friz, Master of Death in Fairy Tail by Enjali, On Black Wings by Deathscythe Drake, A Magical Sense by CenturionAfricanus, Saviour of Magic by Colt01, Emerald Dragon and Apex by JustBored21, The Necromancer by MaeglinYedi, When the Thunder Breaks by WeLonelyOldSouls, Guardian Corps(HPxDestiny) and The Hollow Prince by FirstSilverKing, Hush Little Child by phoenixsmoon and The Shadow of Death by Darkened Void
Key Pairings: Harry/Erza; Natsu/Lisanna
Other Pairings: Draco/Lucy; Others TBD
Normal Speech
'Thoughts'
'Mental Speech/Spirits conversing with Celestials'
/Parseltongue/
"Fairy Tail Spells – which will be written in English"
Review Answers:
Winged Seer Wolf: I've got some interesting ideas set up for the Tournament and how people act around our heroes, but that is an interesting suggestion;
Oberon
ALSO:
To everyone who 'suggests' Harry learns Lightning Magic – or any other form of Magic you may request in future – I've got a plan, okay?
Part of that is revealed in this chapter, along with a funny surprise.
PREVIOUSLY ON FAIRY TAIL…
"Everyone has their own path to walk, Laxus, Mystogan believes you will best discover your path here in Fairy Tail, young one. If you decide to stay, you will have a home, a family and we can train you to use your magic, not for evil, but for the good of the world and to aid those who cannot help themselves."
"I…"
"No need to respond just yet, my child; first, how about you tell us your name? Mystogan was rather reluctant to share that particular detail with us."
"My name's Harry, sir…Harry Potter."
ARC I: Welcome to Fairy Tail
Chapter 2: The Fairy Prince
Fairy Tail HQ, Magnolia: Several Years Later
"WE'VE GOT BIG TROUBLE! ERZA'S BACK!"
As quickly as Celestial Wizard, Lucy Heartfilia had seen her new home of Fairy Tail descend into drunken, roughhousing chaos, all of a sudden, it seemed to become a place of tension, fear, dread, unease and no small amount of sweaty bodies as practically each and every member of the guild reacted to Loke's news about the return of one of their own.
Dead silence suddenly filled the guild, broken only by what sounded like the giant footsteps of some approaching monster; from beyond the door, a dark shadow could be seen getting closer and closer. This also seemed to be the cue for the guild's members to start panicking, whimpering and talking amongst themselves.
It was so quiet; even Natsu and Gray seemed to have gone deathly-silent, but, with her own heart racing in her chest, Lucy didn't dare look away from the entrance, or the shadow she could see there, wondering what might be so scary about the Big Bad Erza.
Seconds later, she got her answer when a red-haired, dark-eyed woman whom was dressed in armour appeared through the door, her eyes filled with a stern, powerful glare that seemed to take in the full sight of the guild and its members, all of whom continued whimpering and sobbing to themselves as the woman, Erza, set down a giant fang-like object that she'd been carrying in one hand!
Her strength.
Her ferocity.
And her effect on the guild as a whole.
Suddenly, Lucy wondered whether or not she might have been better off away from this terrifying mon—
"ERZA!"
Suddenly, a collective cry of alarm, disbelief and pleading whimpers filled the guild as what could only be described as a raven-haired missile suddenly flew from upstairs, passing over the barrier with ease before the streak latched itself onto Erza, who suddenly flinched and seemed to tremble herself while the missile spoke again.
"YOU'RE BACK! ABOUT TIME! IT FEELS LIKE IT'S BEEN AGES SINCE WE WERE TOGETHER! WAIT UNTIL I TELL YOU; NATSU AND GRAY DID BAD AGAIN! AND WE'VE GOT A NEW TEAMMATE! AND MACAO GOT…"
On and on the missile ranted, though this allowed Lucy to see that the missile was, in fact, a young boy whom seemed to be around the same age as Macao's son, Romeo – or perhaps a year or two older – with raven-black hair, bright, star-like emerald-green eyes and dressed in what looked like a long, surprisingly well-fitting black coat that made it look like he'd grown wings. Under the coat, the boy wore a tight-fitting outfit that seemed to emphasise an athletic, healthy build while, to Lucy's surprise, as the boy seemed content to nuzzle Erza's armour, Lucy saw he had his guild mark almost-literally stamped on his forehead, the bottom of the mark seemingly vanishing into a well-groomed eyebrow while the tips seemed to have disappeared into his black hair.
"AND NOW THE MASTER'S AWAY ON CONFERENCE, SO LAXUS SAYS HE'S IN CHARGE, BUT I MISSED YOU SO MUCH, ERZA!"
"Not…not going to…to crack…"
Suddenly, Lucy gasped, while the guild members suddenly started sniggering to themselves when they saw Erza shivering and trembling, her teeth clenched together while she had her eyes screwed tightly shut. She also had her hands clenched tightly while she seemed to be trying her hardest not to look at the boy at her side.
"No…got…to…be…strong; I won't…no…not the eyes…"
"So, is this a gift for me, Erza? Wow, it's so big! I bet the monster was so sorry he crossed swords with you, right, Erza? Aww, come on…why don't you talk to me? Don't you love me anymore?"
"DAMNIT, HARRY!"
Seconds later, Lucy blanched while a cheer filled the guild hall as Erza scooped up the boy, swinging him around as she smiled broadly, "Of course I still love you and I missed you; damnit to all Heck and beyond, how on earth do you always beat me?"
"That's easy, Erza," laughed the boy, whom seemed to be named Harry – not that Lucy knew who he was, as she hadn't seen him before the job at Duke Everlue's or when Natsu had brought her to the hall – hugging Erza fondly as he explained, "You know you can't say no to me! Besides, you need me here so I can help you scare Natsu and Gray, isn't that right?"
Once again, change took hold quickly as, with one glare from those green eyes, Harry seemed to go from wittering, excitable boy to stern, fierce wizard as he glared at Natsu and Gray, both of whom – Lucy was shocked to notice – weren't fighting or at each other's throats. Instead, they had their arms around each other's shoulders, with forced, overly-happy smiles on their faces.
Natsu was even sweating as Gray exclaimed, "Well, hey, Erza; guess Harry's here after all. He's safe and sound and we certainly weren't laughing at him or you, isn't that right, good buddy?"
"Aye."
"WHY IS NATSU TALKING LIKE HAPPY?" Asked Lucy, earning more laughs from the guild hall.
"It might have something to do with the fact that, apart from the Master, the only one Erza really won't allow to be harmed or led down the wrong path is Harry," explained Mirajane, whom seemed to be the only guild member neither mocking Erza's apparent-weakness for Harry's cuteness, or unnerved by her return.
"And…and he…he lives upstairs?" asked Lucy, turning her back on Erza and Harry.
Which meant she didn't see the offended, dangerous glare that Harry sent her as he saw her fail to introduce herself to Erza, or show due respect for one of Fairy Tail's most-powerful members.
In the meantime, Mira giggled softly as she explained, "Unlike so many of us, Harry lives here, period. As for being upstairs, he earned that right several years ago because of how up there is only reserved for Fairy Tail's most-powerful wizards. The S-Class Mages, like myself, Erza, Laxus, Mystogan and, of course, Harry himself."
"THAT BOY'S THE MOST-POWERFUL MAGE IN FAIRY TAIL?"
"That boy, Blondie!"
As soon as she heard the dangerous tone, Lucy froze in place as she felt an air of powerful magic rising up behind her, accompanied by the voice of the boy as he told her, "Is wondering whether or not he should have you expelled from Fairy Tail for failing to show the proper respect to Erza Scarlett, Fairy Tail's most-powerful female wizard…if not joint-first with Big Sister Mira!"
"Big…Sister?"
Lucy's neck cricked, the bones and muscles trembling as she slowly, staggeringly turned her head to see Harry glaring at her, his green-eyed stare so fierce and powerfully-intimidating that, in that moment, Lucy actually ignored, if not willingly-forgot, she was dealing with a boy.
"Also," said Harry, advancing on Lucy with loud footsteps that seemed to resonate through the guild, just like Erza's steps had done when she first approached the doors, as he growled, "I've heard all about you, Lucy Heartfilia! I know who you are, I know what Magic you claim to be a wizard of and I even know who you have contracted to you! And I am telling you now…"
Suddenly, Harry seemed to grow larger, much like the Master himself, as he drew in a deep, heavy breath before, to the amusement of the other guild members, the boy's fierce demeanour vanished, only to be replaced by a cheeky smile as he held out a hand.
"If it's not too much trouble, I'd very much like to introduce myself to Aquarius; I haven't seen her in a while."
Lucy blanched.
The guild's members laughed hysterically.
Even Loke seemed to shake his head amusingly, pushing his glasses up to his face as he looked to Lucy before, without going as hysterical as he had done the last time he'd spoken to Lucy, he now addressed her in a calm voice, "Harry heard about the trouble you have with Aquarius, Lucy; he's willing to help you out and, well, since you'd gone off with Natsu, he didn't get a chance to offer you help."
"But now I can," said Harry, beckoning to himself as he added, "So, come on, Lucy; hand over Aquarius and I'll forgive you for ignoring and being mean to Erza."
"Huh? But…but I…"
Before Lucy could finish, however, her eyes widened, as did most of the guild – including Erza – when a bright white light filled the guild; when the light faded again, Lucy's eyes widened with a mixture of fear, as well as disbelief, when she found herself looking into the stern face of Aquarius herself. Even though there wasn't any water around, the Water Bearer Spirit was there, mermaid's tail and all, her eyes filled with a mixture of fury, disbelief, outrage and annoyance, all of which reflected itself in her voice as she hissed at Lucy.
"Are you such a ditzy blonde that you can't understand when someone wants to do us both a favour and give me a better wizard to lend my aid to? What? Did I end up washing away your last brain cells in Hargeon along with that ship, or are you just that pathetic?"
"I…well…it's just…"
"Hi, Aqua!"
Even the other guild members were shocked when, once again, another person's mood changed instantly; this time, it was Aquarius, who went from terrifyingly-stern to lovable and comforting as she spun around before she wrapped her arms around Harry, who laughed and giggled in her embrace as he was hugged by the Celestial Spirit.
"Hello, Harry; my, how you've grown. So handsome, and your eyes; I once found some gems in the ocean that weren't as adorable as your green eyes, my little Pricne of Atlantis. And you're even eating better too; so big and strong. Now, what's this about helping the silly little girl? Surely you don't actually intend to help such a weak-willed Celestial Spirit Wizard for free, do you?"
"Of course not, Aqua," said Harry, resting his head on Aquarius' bikini-clad bosom, where the spirit now seemed content to stroke his hair between her fingers as he explained, "I know her secrets, I know all about the others, and I even know why she's such an airhead who claims to want nothing more than to be part of Fairy Tail. But I don't kiss and tell, so, in exchange for keeping these secrets, she gives me you; fair trade, right?"
"Fair and right," said Aquarius, before she glared at Lucy with that same hostility as she added, "Now, Blondie: hand my key over to this beautiful boy and I might not drown you in your sleep! Or refuse, which means you're refusing him, and you'd better learn to do like the fishes and breathe underwater…your choice!"
Within ten seconds, Lucy had handed over Aquarius' key, which Harry tied around his neck, before patting his chest as he tucked the keychain beneath his shirt.
"And, don't worry, little Prince of Tides," said Aquarius, kissing Harry's mark before she tousled his hair fondly, "Unlike some wizards, you go ahead and summon me out whenever you like."
"Will do, Aqua; say hi to Scorpio for me, won't you?"
Aquarius blew Harry a kiss before she rippled out of existence.
In the silence that followed, Lucy looked to Harry, who seemed to be happy to hold on tight to Aquarius' key, before she asked, "How…how did you do that? I…I've never known her to be so…so…loyal!"
"Depends on whom she's loyal to, isn't it, Blondie?" asked Harry, patting the spot where the key rested as he explained, "And besides, to be a real Celestial Spirit Wizard takes a connection with your spirits that goes deeper than silly moo-puns and clocks that you use to hide yourself in because you can't handle the strain of being a real wizard. I mean, what's the alternative, Lucy? Being a Name or a Deb in a frilly pink dress?"
Lucy's eyes widened with horror as she realised what Harry was hinting at.
Rather than take it further, however, Harry turned to Erza as he asked, "So, what's next, Erza?"
"Actually, I have a personal favour to ask of you, as well as Natsu and Gray."
"Us?"
"Aye?"
"NATSU: STOP TALKING LIKE HAPPY! IT'S REALLY CREEPY!" Gasped Lucy, while Harry scoffed, rolling his eyes as he watched Erza address the two wizards who definitely embodied opposites attract.
"I have a new job to take on," explained Erza, her eyes looking to Harry most of all as she explained, "And I would like you, Harry, as well as Natsu and Gray to accompany me."
It was in that moment that Fairy Tail's Strongest Team was formed.
Though Harry wasn't too pleased to learn that Lucy seemed to have been roped into tagging along.
Still, if Erza trusted this less-than-rookie, he would keep his peace.
Besides, if she really ended up annoying him, he would have to bring out the big guns.
Chapter 2 and, huh?
Harry's…a kid in Fairy Tail? Still? And he seems to be the Kryptonite to shatter the armour of FT's Supergirl, Erza?
What? What else is he capable of? And what's the deal with Aquarius?
Keep Reading to Find Out
Next Chapter: The winds of change are blowing…literally: Lucy and Harry are forced into an alliance, where she discovers more about the young wizard, including something that emphasises his place in Fairy Tail…NEXT TIME: HAIL TO THE KING: OBERON AWAKENS!
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AN: Lucy Bashing
Also, in case you're wondering, the Lucy bashing element is only brief; as this chapter hints, Harry knows more than Lucy's saying and he doesn't like how she's basically hiding in Fairy Tail, because anything can and will happen.
Oh boy, I'd hate to be her when Phantom comes knocking…
AN2: Kid Harry?
Also, the whole 'Harry's still a kid' thing WILL be explained in a future arc; yes, there IS an explanation and one that, I hope, will make sense when I write it.
I didn't just do this for the cutesy laughs or nothing.